Dahlia Lithwick
@dahlialithwick.bsky.social
Lois Lane for the courts and broken tigger
Slate, Amicus, MSNBC, NYT bestseller Lady Justice
Slate, Amicus, MSNBC, NYT bestseller Lady Justice
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“Are you serious? You said if I raise my voice, you will erase my voice?” the observer asked incredulously.
“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded. trib.al/6dZtssg
“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded. trib.al/6dZtssg
“I Erase Your Voice”: ICE Agents Threaten People After Alex Pretti
Getting away with killing civilians appears to have emboldened federal immigration agents.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
“Are you serious? You said if I raise my voice, you will erase my voice?” the observer asked incredulously.
“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded. trib.al/6dZtssg
“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded. trib.al/6dZtssg
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Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein illustrate how close they got to indicting the wealthy financier on federal sex crimes charges nearly two decades ago before scrapping a potential prosecution.
In the latest Epstein files are famous names and new details about an earlier investigation
Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein show authorities thought they were close to indicting the wealthy financier on sex crimes nearly two decades ago, before that investigation was suddenly scrapped.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein illustrate how close they got to indicting the wealthy financier on federal sex crimes charges nearly two decades ago before scrapping a potential prosecution.
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No one should be surprised that the guy who cosplayed an SS officer — and helped lead a militarized immigration policy rooted in white supremacist “invasion” conspiracies — also engages in overt antisemitism. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:20 PM
No one should be surprised that the guy who cosplayed an SS officer — and helped lead a militarized immigration policy rooted in white supremacist “invasion” conspiracies — also engages in overt antisemitism. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
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January is stalking awareness month. As we close out the month, I want to lift up the story of Coles Whalen, a courageous advocate for victims, performer, and friend. As I did in her case before #SCOTUS, I will continue to fight for victims.
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news...
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news...
Jacksonville Beach musician finding her voice again after U.S. Supreme Court set her stalker free
Coles Whalen was an up-and-coming singer and songwriter when a man she did not know began sending her unwanted messages.
www.firstcoastnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM
January is stalking awareness month. As we close out the month, I want to lift up the story of Coles Whalen, a courageous advocate for victims, performer, and friend. As I did in her case before #SCOTUS, I will continue to fight for victims.
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news...
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news...
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Listen to lawyer Joseph Margulies in conversation with @dahlialithwick.bsky.social about his recent BR essay on the line running from Bush’s torture memos to the Trump administration’s specious legal arguments defending its actions:
January 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Listen to lawyer Joseph Margulies in conversation with @dahlialithwick.bsky.social about his recent BR essay on the line running from Bush’s torture memos to the Trump administration’s specious legal arguments defending its actions:
With Joe Margulies on moral stupefaction of the law and Kristin Clarens on the immorality of family separation 2.0.
Legal Blinkers, Moral Hazards | Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
Clinging to the law might produce some carefully worded memos – it won’t protect your rights in this perilous moment.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
With Joe Margulies on moral stupefaction of the law and Kristin Clarens on the immorality of family separation 2.0.
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@donlemonofficial.bsky.social: "There is no more important time than right now, this very moment, for a free and independent media that shines a light on the truth and holds those in power accountable. Again, I will not stop now. I will not stop ever."
January 31, 2026 at 8:36 AM
@donlemonofficial.bsky.social: "There is no more important time than right now, this very moment, for a free and independent media that shines a light on the truth and holds those in power accountable. Again, I will not stop now. I will not stop ever."
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Questions? Fascists don't like questions.
January 31, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Questions? Fascists don't like questions.
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She's not getting nearly the coverage that Lemon is getting. Thanks, Scott.
Why does Pam Bondi hate Georgia Fort? "Georgia Fort is a three-time Midwest Emmy award-winning journalist who was one of two journalists in the courtroom for the sentencing of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd." www.startribune.com/who-is-georg...
Who is Georgia Fort? Minnesota journalist arrested after covering anti-ICE church protest
Fort is a Midwest Emmy award-winning independent reporter.
www.startribune.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM
She's not getting nearly the coverage that Lemon is getting. Thanks, Scott.
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RIP Catherine O'Hara, who managed to steal every scene she was in
Waiting for Guffman- Chinese Restaurant Scene
YouTube video by Kat
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January 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM
RIP Catherine O'Hara, who managed to steal every scene she was in
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Maybe they'll find the Epstein files in the Fulton County Board of Elections office . . .
January 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Maybe they'll find the Epstein files in the Fulton County Board of Elections office . . .
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It's a tie
But it's a great start with 95.3% of voters
But it's a great start with 95.3% of voters
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
It's a tie
But it's a great start with 95.3% of voters
But it's a great start with 95.3% of voters
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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I really try to keep an even keel, and self-regulate because it’s the only way to be in this for the long haul, but sometimes the fury overtakes you for a bit.
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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The constitutional prohibition on using federal law to abridge the freedom of the press is unusually explicit and really does mean what it says.
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The constitutional prohibition on using federal law to abridge the freedom of the press is unusually explicit and really does mean what it says.
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Finally got around to a bit of research I'd been meaning to explore, and: There is no documented instance of an ICE officer being identified and assaulted while off duty because he wasn't masked. www.pbump.net/o/ices-excus...
ICE’s excuse for wearing masks has never actually manifested
There have been incidents of harassment and threats. But there are no apparent incidents in which identified ICE officers have been assaulted off-duty.
www.pbump.net
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Finally got around to a bit of research I'd been meaning to explore, and: There is no documented instance of an ICE officer being identified and assaulted while off duty because he wasn't masked. www.pbump.net/o/ices-excus...
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Radley is so on the mark zeroing in on this: the creation of new "privacy" rights for federal police. The right to be anonymous to the public. The right not to have anyone know why they shot someone and tried to hide the evidence. "right to privacy" fascism addition.
Federal agents cornered Marimar Martinez, shot her several times, boasted about it, arrested her, lied about her to the public and in the police report, and falsely charged her with assaulting them.
Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."
Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."
DeWald cites "privacy interests" for an "agent number 3" and his body worn camera as one of the govt's concerns over making the case material piblic, among other issues.
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Radley is so on the mark zeroing in on this: the creation of new "privacy" rights for federal police. The right to be anonymous to the public. The right not to have anyone know why they shot someone and tried to hide the evidence. "right to privacy" fascism addition.
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I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
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ICE is upset that ICE isn't welcome in restaurants after ICE ordered food at a restaurant, ate it, then arrested restaurant employees, and ICE believes this is someone else's fault, do I have that right?
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
ICE is upset that ICE isn't welcome in restaurants after ICE ordered food at a restaurant, ate it, then arrested restaurant employees, and ICE believes this is someone else's fault, do I have that right?
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What’s the difference between Maine and Minnesota? Maine has an endangered Republican senator. Minnesota is a Democratic state.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Sen. Collins says ICE has ended large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem
“There are currently no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations here,” Sen. Susan Collins said in a statement. “I have been urging Secretary Noem and others in the Administration to get ICE to r...
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
What’s the difference between Maine and Minnesota? Maine has an endangered Republican senator. Minnesota is a Democratic state.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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Reading between the lines of Homan's reprehensible gangsterism, Trump is trying to find a way to withdraw and save face.
January 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Reading between the lines of Homan's reprehensible gangsterism, Trump is trying to find a way to withdraw and save face.
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Protected speech made my agents murder these people, says federal official
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Protected speech made my agents murder these people, says federal official